Lead RN — Patient-Centered Care & Team Leadership

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical conditions. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care while ensuring safety and adherence to facility standards.

The RN will provide professional leadership to the healthcare team and coordinate with hospital staff and departments. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, performing assessments, and maintaining a strong commitment to patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Texas (or compact state) with current BLS
• BSN preferred.
• Commitment to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; required trainings and certifications per unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgery, guiding and evaluating nursing care.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care aligned with facility standards and philosophy.
• Demonstrate patient-centered care and professional leadership to the healthcare team.
• Oversee and guide nursing staff under supervision; coordinate with hospital and ancillary departments.
• May work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, or on-call; uphold Service Excellence standards.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Assessment & planning

Education

Registered Nurse license in Texas

BSN preferred

Tools

BCLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

NRP

TNCC/T-CAR

CPI

Job description

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical conditions. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care while ensuring safety and adherence to facility standards.

The RN will provide professional leadership to the healthcare team and coordinate with hospital staff and departments. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, performing assessments, and maintaining a strong commitment to patient-centered care